Atlanta information technology companies wishing to develop a presence in Europe should consider partnering with a Swedish company because of his country’s receptivity to new technologies, Ulf Pehrsson, the director...
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Southeast Law Firm Opens Munich Office
The law firm of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough grew to include 220 lawyers in Atlanta, Charlotte, N.C., four cities in South Carolina and Munich, Germany, when it merged with...
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Microsoft Launches Publicity Campaign On Software Piracy
The official launch of Microsoft’s new software Office 2000 is scheduled for the first week of June. But test copies of the program may well be available on the streets...
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Businesses Fight To Keep Brazilian Consulate Open Here
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, Georgia is leading the drive to keep Brazil’s consulate general here from being closed. Brazil’s foreign ministry announced two weeks ago the closing of three […]
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Seminar on Doing Business in China
A seminar on how Atlanta companies can develop business with companies in China through E-commerce and the Internet will be held at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 240 Interstate North […]
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Gifts Abroad May Be OK But Not Domestically
While in some cultures gift giving may be a completely acceptable way of facilitating business, in other cultures gifts may be perceived more as bribes. Just ask members of the...
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Mitsuba Targeting Latin America Market
Mitsuba, a manufacturer and distributor of computer peripherals and modular office furniture with an extensive presence in North America and Asia, has begun to focus on Latin America and is...
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Higher Education Officials Network Here On Global Business
Atlanta hosted the annual meeting of the International Association for Management Education (AACB) last week providing a venue for 1,000 deans and other policy-makers in higher education to exchange tips...
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Meeting on French Investments Scheduled May 20-21
A conference about French direct investments in North America will be held in Atlanta May 20-21 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel downtown. Michel de Rosen, chairman and CEO of RhÙne-Poulenc Rorer...
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UPS’ Jim Kelly Joins Export Council
UPS Chaiman and CEO Jim Kelly last week joined the President’s Export Council (PEC), America’s premier advisory committee supporting international trade. Mr. Kelly’s induction makes him the only PEC member...